Position Description:
Clerical Accountant with an emphasis on Accounts Payable duties. Seeking highly motivated and detail-oriented individuals with a strong background in clerical accounting. Process incoming/outgoing mail. Additional miscellaneous clerical duties. Responsible for all tasks associated with accounts payables and receivables. Receives and disseminates invoices, identifies, and resolves invoicing discrepancies, conducts research within the State Accounting System (AZ360) and Arizona Procurement Portal (APP) to mitigate any payment discrepancies, receives payment approval from programs and inputs payments into the appropriate procurement and accounting systems. Maintains accounts payable aging report and resolves aging invoices through research. Resolves billing and payment issues with vendors through thorough research. Processes and enters all forms of accounts receivable. Review, verify and reconcile clerical accounting documents prepared by others. Provide technical assistance to staff to resolve complex accounting issues. Create and manage computer spreadsheets and data collection processes for tracking and organizing account information.

Skills Required:

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to various situations. • Proficiency in spreadsheet software and data analysis. • Ability to work independently under limited supervision. • Ability to use a computer and Microsoft Office software programs, printer, scanner and fax machines. • Professional communication skills, written and verbal. • Ability to read and follow established guidelines and procedures. • Ability to perform basic mathematical computations. • Ability to utilize, organize, facilitate and manage meetings and projects. • Ability to work effectively and relaxed with vendors and co-workers. • Ability to meet deadlines with strict time constraints.

Skills Preferred:

Pivot Tables

Experience Required:

Spreadsheet software and data analysis Using printers, scanners and fax machines Various filing systems, electronic and hard copies Accounts payable and receivables Strict deadlines and time constraints Managing spreadsheets and data collection Customer service, Basic Math, Alphabetizing Experience in accounts payables and receivables; knowledge of AZ360 – State Accounting System and APP – Arizona Procurement Portal

Experience Preferred:

Excel - Pivot Tables’

Education Required:
High School Diploma / GED

Education Preferred:

College level accounting course work

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• accounting clerk: 1 year (Required)
• receivable payable: 1 year (Required)
• excel piviot tables: 1 year (Required)
• office admin: 1 year (Required)
• Bookkeeping: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person